Search ‘US Election 2020’ to see all our coverage In the run-up to the US Presidential election – now under way – our student reporting team aims to explore, explain, enlighten and even entertain you on the race for the White House. VOTERS in the United States face […]
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US ELECTION 2020: UoS expert says ‘People are not stupid’ after email row
Search ‘US Election 2020’ to see all our coverage A SENIOR specialist academic at the University of Sunderland (UoS) says he does not believe mere emails will influence American voters, in the wake of claims from President Trump’s security officials that Iran and Russia were behind an email campaign […]
Urgent ‘family stimulus’ package could be vital to North East families
A NEW report from a leading UK think tank and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for an urgent ‘family stimulus’ package alongside Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new job support scheme. Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) executive director Carys Roberts said today that without a significant cash injection, […]
Sunderland Culture receives kiss of life from Government grant
SUNDERLAND Culture has been awarded £341,777 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Sunderland Culture is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country who have received some much needed support. £257 million of investment […]
The Cultural Springs: How the arts have brought the community closer together during lockdown
The past few days have seen a storm of controversy around apparent Government ‘contempt’ for the UK’s arts and creative industries (A&CI). First, Chancellor Rishi Sunak provoked anger with comments which, while mis-reported, created the perception that ministers saw careers in A&CI as somehow ‘disposable’. But then came a government […]
Sunderland split over Labour’s Covid-19 ‘circuit break’ national lockdown
SUNDERLAND is a city divided over Kier Starmer’s full-scale national ‘circuit break’ lockdown to try to halt Covid-19. For Wearsiders, the lockdown rules have already had a profound impact on businesses and families, particularly with current lockdown restrictions preventing the mixing of households. However, due to the increase of […]
Construction begins on first Sunderland council houses to be built in nearly 40 years
CONSTRUCTION of the first council houses to be built in Sunderland for 40 years has began in an important day for the city. Sunderland Council has appointed construction company Tolent to build 17 affordable bungalows, 16 of which will be specially adapted to provide homes for people with physical disabilities […]
New survey reveals workplace discrimination in the arts and cultural sector
A NEW report has revealed that 74% of workers in the arts and cultural sectors across the North East have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment or mistreatment. The North East Cultural Worker Discrimination, Harassment and Mistreatment (DHM) Survey Report, is the result of a “strong concern for our cultural […]
Sunderland businesses call for more Covid-19 government support
SUNDERLAND bars and restaurants are calling for greater financial support, following the tightening of regional coronavirus restrictions. The local rules ban people from socialising outside their own household, and say groups of no more than six can meet up. People have also been told to avoid meeting with other […]
St Oswald’s hospice welcomes new chief exec
ST OSWALD’S Hospice, which cares for people in Sunderland, has welcomed Steph Edusei as its new chief executive. Ms Edusei brings a wealth of experience to the role, following a career of senior positions in the NHS, including her most recent role as chief executive officer at Newcastle and […]